- Provides practical information and guidance on how to run a coagulation laboratory
- Covers the basics of coagulation testing for residents and fellows
- Addresses targeted questions relevant to day-to-day practice
About this book
Coagulation testing is the basis for the diagnosis of bleeding and thrombotic disorders, as well as the mainstay of anticoagulant monitoring and management. This handbook provides practical information and guidance on topics relevant to directing a coagulation laboratory, filling a void in the literature. Since the first edition, all chapters have been updated and an entirely new chapter is included on pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenetics.
The book will aid pathologists, clinical laboratory scientists and other physicians serving as laboratory directors to understand and carry out their responsibilities. It will also assist residents and fellows in learning the basics of coagulation testing and serve as a useful day-to-day reference for coagulation laboratory supervisors, technologists, and technicians. Finally, clinicians may find aspects of the book helpful in understanding the role of the coagulation laboratory in patient evaluation and monitoring.
Reviews
From the book reviews:
“The purpose is to provide a single reference with information and guidance related to directing a clinical coagulation laboratory. The book is intended for everyone involved in clinical coagulation testing -- residents and fellows, clinical laboratory scientists, pathologists, or doctoral level scientists involved in directing a clinical coagulation laboratory. It would also be of interest to ‘users’ -- e.g., clinical hematology consultants. … This is a must-have for any clinical coagulation laboratory director.” (Valerie L. Ng, Doody’s Book Reviews, January, 2015)
Table of contents (12 chapters)
· Role and Responsibilities of the Laboratory Director
Bennett, Sterling T.
Pages 1-17
· Collection of Coagulation Specimens
Bennett, Sterling T.
Pages 19-32
· Instrumentation for the Coagulation Laboratory
Lehman, Christopher M.
Pages 33-43
· Validation of Hemostasis Assays, Analyzers, and Reagents
Bennett, Sterling T.
Pages 45-67
· Hemostasis Screening Assays
Rodgers, George M. (et al.)
Pages 69-81
· Testing for Inherited Bleeding Disorders
Rodgers, George M.
Pages 83-97
· Testing for Acquired Platelet Disorders
Lehman, Christopher M.
Pages 99-110
· Acquired Coagulation Disorders and TTP
Rodgers, George M.
Pages 111-116
· Testing for Inherited and Acquired Thrombotic Disorders
Rodgers, George M.
Pages 117-134
· Monitoring of Anticoagulant Therapy
Bennett, Sterling T.
Pages 135-171
· Pharmacogenetic Testing for Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Therapies
Smock, Kristi J.
Pages 173-181
· Coagulation Testing and Transfusion Medicine
Blaylock, Robert C. (et al.)
Pages 183-199
